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Welcome to eWillys.com, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more.
These quick searches can help you find things on eBay. People list in the wrong categories all the time, so don't be surprised to see brochures in the parts area for example. This section used to be split into jeeps, parts and other categories, but recent changes to eBay will require this information to be recoded.
The links to posts below show jeeps grouped by models, condition, and other ways. Some of these jeeps are for sale and others have been sold. If you are unsure whether a vehicle is still for sale or not, email me at d [at] ewillys.com for more info.
Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
“Restoration Project! This is a 1948 Willys Jeep. (WWII) It comes with 3 motors and lots of extra original parts. See photos. Clear title. (Note: the white seats in the picture are not original parts, they are from a boat). This was a project my father started and he has since passed. Contact me with questions and I will do my best to answer them.”
The seller has lots to say, though some of it is inaccurate (1952 was not the last of the L-134 engines for example). The seller claims the M-38 has heavier duty running gear and frame; while the frame does have additional boxing and supports, the running gear is the same as the CJ-3A (More on the similarities/differences here). The sellers also states it is an “unrestored survivor”, yet then describes the changes the previous owners have made and the changes the seller himself also made.
1952 Willys M38 Military ‘Universal Jeep’
Great Runner/Driver UnRestored Survivor, DUAL PTO, Winch and ZERO RUST!
THIS LISTING IS DETAILED TO SHARE THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT A SERIOUS BUYER/TRADER WOULD WANT TO KNOW! PLEASE READ IT ALL BEFORE CONTACTING ME!
I’m considering letting go of my 1952 Willys M38, a.k.a. an MC, the original 4×4 American warhorse utility vechicle. This is a special survivor with important recent maintenance and upgrades.
First off this is a real m38 Military jeep — so heavier duty frame and running gear than the contemporary Civilian model, the CJ-3A. 1952 is the last year of the “Flat Fender” Military Jeeps (much cooler than the M38a1), and also the last and best year of the Willys L134 “Go Devil” engine. I got it from the family which bought it at Government auction in the early 60s. It saw only very light use as a hunting vehicle for over 50 years and was literally kept in a barn and as a result is very very original and 100% RUST FREE ORIGINAL METAL.
This article from the May 24, 1965, issue of the Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon, follows the Salem Jeep Club’s trip with the Yakima Mountaineer’s Jeep Club (I’m not familiar with that club name) into the Cascade Mountains, specially the Ahtanum area west of Yakima.
“1947 CJ2A, Refreshed 302 ford, gear drive, headers, Edelbrock carb, small cam, C4 Auto full rebuild 1 year ago at Strange transmissions, tranny was built to have no slippage between gears during shifts and to assist braking on deceleration. 2 1/2” dual exhaust into a single flow master in the back of the rig. Military OD green, CJ5 frame boxed where they need to be. Dana 44 disc brake front axle with Warn hubs, Dana 44 drum brake rear with a Detroit soft locker installed. Low gears, don’t remember but think they were 411, may be 456. Front has Blazer 2 pack leaf springs mounted outboard of the frame with shackle reversal incorporated.
Rear has Blazer 3 pack springs mounted outboard of the frame. Billestien remote reservoirs on the front axle, rough country’s on the back. Warn 8274 winch. Custom stainless fuel cell underneath between frame rails. Custom stainless air tank on the back with hard lines to A/C pump, removed the a/c pump when working on the rig and haven’t reinstalled it yet but it is included. All lights and blinkers work perfectly. Ignition and accessories are operated thru a series of switches with a battery disconnect switch for override. Drivers floor has been patched where rust was, has been on my list to repair but never got to it, I have galvanized sheeting and 1” tube steel for the floor that can go with it. 33” old set of swampers on it, quite old but still plenty of tread and close to round. Call for more details. $6500 only trades up/down considered would be for side by side.:
